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Sunroof device

US11491853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2021
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/024
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sunroof device includes a rear link that slides along a longitudinal direction of a guide rail in conjunction with a slide member and moves up and down a rear end side of a movable panel by tilting in conjunction with the sliding of the slide member. Further, the rear link is provided with an engaging protrusion protruding in a width direction of the guide rail, and the guide rail is provided with a link engaging portion that regulates, by arranging the engaging protrusion inside, tilting of the rear link in a rising direction. The link engaging portion includes an upwardly opened cutout portion provided in the guide rail, and a metallic engaging bracket having an upper wall portion covering a topside of the cutout portion by being fixed to the guide rail. The engaging protrusion includes a metallic shaft body, and a resin layer covering the shaft body.

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